It’s Time to Start Making Your Summer Camping Reservations

While outdoor lovers everywhere are likely rolling into springtime with a few awesome hikes, we understand if you’re happily distracted. Winter is nearly over. And, for those who prefer sunshine instead of snowfall on the trail, March is a very exciting time. That being said, let’s not forget that before you know it, summer will […]

New Yorkers Could Be Venturing Onto The Empire State Hiking Trail

When you think of New York City-ers, you may not think of people who hike very often. Typically, a hike in the city means making it from one end to the other before the rush hour hits. Or, before the subway gets delayed. But, wouldn’t it be nice if New Yorkers had somewhere to get […]

9 Things Women Who Hike Can Learn from Oprah’s Year of Adventure

Oprah Winfrey may be known for her sit-down comfy talk shows. But, this year, she’s getting outside for more. While she may have given her fans a lot to think about over the last thirty years, now it’s time for her to learn a few things about herself. And, for women everywhere to learn from […]

Having Trouble Finding a Campsite? Hipcamp Can Help!

Have you ever spent hours trying to find the perfect spot to camp, only to find basically nothing? Well, so did Alyssa Ravasio, CEO of the website Hipcamp. Ravasio’s own personal research struggle pushed her to find the solution to a common problem campers have. But, she actually solved a much bigger one in the […]

It’s Time to Start Making Your Summer Camping Reservations

New Yorkers Could Be Venturing Onto The Empire State Hiking Trail

9 Things Women Who Hike Can Learn from Oprah’s Year of Adventure

Having Trouble Finding a Campsite? Hipcamp Can Help!

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While outdoor lovers everywhere are likely rolling into springtime with a few awesome hikes, we understand if you’re happily distracted. Winter is nearly over. And, for those who prefer sunshine instead of snowfall on the trail, March is a very exciting time. That being said, let’s not forget that before you know it, summer will […]

When you think of New York City-ers, you may not think of people who hike very often. Typically, a hike in the city means making it from one end to the other before the rush hour hits. Or, before the subway gets delayed. But, wouldn’t it be nice if New Yorkers had somewhere to get […]

Oprah Winfrey may be known for her sit-down comfy talk shows. But, this year, she’s getting outside for more. While she may have given her fans a lot to think about over the last thirty years, now it’s time for her to learn a few things about herself. And, for women everywhere to learn from […]

Have you ever spent hours trying to find the perfect spot to camp, only to find basically nothing? Well, so did Alyssa Ravasio, CEO of the website Hipcamp. Ravasio’s own personal research struggle pushed her to find the solution to a common problem campers have. But, she actually solved a much bigger one in the […]

If you’re reading this right now, then first of all, thanks for stopping by. Whether you’re new to Love the Backcountry or you’ve been following us for a long time, we’re glad to have you on board. Every month, we publish nearly twenty articles on your favorite outdoor topics, ranging from hiking, backpacking, and camping, […]

How was your hiking year? Did you spend a lot more time outside, meet more hiking friends, or visit a new park you’ve never been to before? That’s really great news. For you. But, did you spend any time making a difference in the hiking community or outdoor world that you love so much? Maybe […]

Who said Christmas should be spent huddled inside? It doesn’t have to be. Typically, the holidays have certain traditions that may involve a big family meal, presents, and watching ‘A Christmas Story’ on TV. But, when you come from an outdoorsy kind of family, your traditions may be a just a little bit different. If […]

When it comes to the outdoors, it’s nothing to mess with. The land around us, or the little of it there is left, anyway, is so precious to mankind. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to breathe, drink water, eat, and ultimately survive. Sure, there’s a lot of debate about how much we’re actually helping. […]

As this year comes to a close, it’s nice to reflect on the last twelve months outdoors. In addition to looking back on our own experiences, there are some really extraordinary things that stuck out over 2016. If you love the backcountry as much as we do (and we bet you do), then you’ll be […]

Black Friday is right around the corner. Americans everywhere will be stampeding through the stores to indulge in consumerism at its finest. While it may be a great day to score some good deals on backpacking gear, state parks are doing everything they can to get people to appreciate what they already have, by getting […]

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